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I mention some options due tocost and I find most field work for a small operator is 1/8 repairs but if I had to do it again for general maintenance work would consider a genset and a Maxstar 150. If we are doing dozer and excavator work this wont cut it but if you are in the fixing business it would work just dandy at about half the purchase price and about 20% of the operating cost as well as cheaper lead/cords.

A Maxstar has the advantage that if you have AC power, you would not need to run the genset at all. A dual voltage welder is the choice for field use.

The Maxstar manual does not say how large a generator would be needed. I will let others comment on why that would or would not be a good idea. I do think that a Bobcat or Trailblazer would present a more professional image.

Richard

Originally Posted by Sberry

I mention some options due tocost and I find most field work for a small operator is 1/8 repairs but if I had to do it again for general maintenance work would consider a genset and a Maxstar 150. If we are doing dozer and excavator work this wont cut it but if you are in the fixing business it would work just dandy at about half the purchase price and about 20% of the operating cost as well as cheaper lead/cords.

But if you plan on expanding your capabilities to TIG.. Spoolgun...or.. Suitcase feeder MIG at a later date... the Trailblazer is a better choice..... that 14 pin control connector is REALLY useful..
It makes that expasion pretty easy..

I run a wirefeeder off my 250 bobcat regularly I also run my spoolgun when doing aluminum work. I don't understand why you say a bobcat is for stick only. as for tig I went to the local miller welding shop and they said I should be able to run a tig setup off the bobcat with no problem.